The Fantastical Storytelling of Nollywood Movies

Toluse enjoys watching Nollywood movies and reading Chimamanda Adichie’s books. He has heard “Shallow,” by Lady Gaga and ...
The New York Times

A Nigerian Filmmaker Hungry to Elevate Nollywood’s Thrills

The director Daniel Oriahi is capturing the audience’s attention with his latest film, “The Weekend,” which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival. By Nicolas Rapold The bustling Nigerian film industry ...
CNN

Netflix partners with Nigerian filmmaker in new major deal

As part of its continued expansion into Africa, American media streaming service and producer, Netflix, has partnered with Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu to create new content from the west African ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Nigerian Film Banner Labari Africa Launches With $3 Million Nollywood Fund (Exclusive)

Set up by filmmaker Femi D. Ogunsanwo and finance execs Tunde Leye and Adedayo Amzat, the fund has already invested in heist-thriller 'The Lagos Job.' By Alex Ritman U.K. Correspondent The banner’s $3 ...
CNN

One of the world’s largest festivals of Black culture is devoting a day to Nollywood for the first time

For the first time, Essence Fest – which has been celebrating African American culture in the United States for more than two decades – is devoting a day to Nigeria’s Nollywood film industry – the ...
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Timini Egbuson's 'Shina' is the only Nollywood film in Netflix's top 10 chart in Nigeria

Shina has remained one of the top 10 most streamed movies in Nigeria since its release on June 14, 2024. Neo Akpofure and Timini Egbuson in Shina Between July 8 to July 14 2024, the only Nollywood ...